Blood lingers in everything that I am,
staining my desire with a feather quill.
I grew from apprentice to madame
with practice and sheer force of will.
You may ask what spell would allow
propane words unwavering and hot?
Embers tend to catch a bit faster now.
With pure intention don’t be concerned,
what is sent out will always be returned.
Witchcraft is a class with no cram,
just harm none and let the rede fulfill.
The black cauldron will burn any exam
that replaces knowledge with a kill.
So much simmers below a silent vow.
You never share all you were taught,
keep close just a bit of that know-how.
Make no mistake, my magic is earned.
Know this, I respect what I have learned.
marathon runner
all the way with a sprained knee ~
a sheer force of will
Date written: 05/13/2023
Steel magnolias
By Michelle Morris
21/03/2023
I am a steel magnolia
Don't underestimate my strength
I have more backbone than ten men
And no time for false pretences
I've lived through unimaginable things
I've survived and thrived despite it all
I refuse to put limitations on myself
I will succeed by sheer force of will
We are steel magnolias
Don't underestimate our strength
We are the women who nurture you
We are the ones who give life's essence
We've lived through unimaginable things
We've survived despite it all
We refuse to put limitations on ourselves
We will succeed by sheer force of will
Never underestimate the women
Never think that you have us caged
No matter the circumstances we are in
We remain pure and strong and brave
Never forget how powerful we are
You are here because of us
Humanity's strength is acquired by our sacrifices
We are the foundation of hope and faith and love
© Michelle Morris, 2023
Strands of space lost in static surrounded me as I swirled.
Strawberry smirk scoured into my soul,
Heartstrings strumming on the words that pull.
It's true- you're darling and so dear.
But dearest fills the heart that spills with such fear.
My life- my doubt drawing so near to the brink of love,
Buried under a chorus of laughter descending from angels above.
But I stand and smile still,
Buried but breathing by sheer force of will!
Each spark of joy in my heart is an act of defiance,
Defying my heart and the nature of an unnatural world.
-end-
...Of Universes In Parallel…
I never got to know ye
And I’ll regret it
For the rest of my life
Perhaps there are
Parallel universes wherein
One you became my wife
Another in which
I knew you not and
One where I knew you (Quite a lot)
Another perhaps where we
Orbited around in galaxies
That dwarf the sun
Yet managed still
By sheer force of will
To merge…and become one
As many are the pernicious wishes
As are the grains of sand
That deep neath the sea lie
Of a star struck soul
From a far flung land
That We should meet many more times
…You and I…
Elevated beyond belief
To the sky and through the clouds
To think above the mists
Of normal everyday confusion.
What to eat
What to wear
How do I look
Who really cares.
What to do next
Where do I go
What do I create
How do I know
Which pair of heels
Which ones should I wear
The ones that are serious
Or the one's that say 'I dare'.
Should I put on my brand new ones
The ones that no one's ever seen
Or should I wear my old ones
Old friends that love my feet.
I am running in High Heels
That is what I do
I try to keep my balance
I try and keep my groove.
I try to stay grounded
Keep my feet upon the ground
Try to avoid the many puddles of life
Really try to avoid the pond.
Step by Step my High Heels take me
Ever further still
They are how I am going to get there
They'll take me where I am going to be.
It isn't always easy
To run in these high heels.
But I wouldn't have it any other way
I keep running by sheer force of will.
(January 9, 2011 Wausau, Wisconsin)
(c) Copyright 2011 by Christine A Kysely, All Rights Reserved,
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